I was lucky enough to have heard Harry sing this song live more than a dozen times. Still never had a better time at a concert more than at Harry's. Gone way too soon!
What an incredible Balladeer he IS! His songs and voice will never be matched. His studio versions are professionally done but his concerts are Emotionally done.
Such a beautiful timeless song! I makes me imagine a time that might have been, in a previous life in the New World, and meeting a woman who had travelled by ship from Europe to be his wife. I've been a fan of Harry since the early 70's and bought much of his music. This is one of my favorites.
As much as I loved his music - I loved Harry Chapin even more for what he represented off the stage . Can you see any of these current super stars donating half their annual concert proceeds to world hunger or a similar humanitarian cause RIP Harry - from all of us up here in the cheap seats !!
Tears swell in my eyes every time I hear Harry sing this song! So touching and beautiful! My grandmother Annie was “Mail Order Annie” from England in 1911. She met my Grandfather through The Lonely Hearts Club writing letters and the rest is history. ♥️🙏🏼😢🌹
So long ago. Harry was a true voice, times are so different now. I saw him a couple of times in the late 70's. I think he was a profit. But, here we are.
I love Harry’s music I wish he was still here singing his beautiful songs. This song is my favorite because this is how my Grandfather Sam met his mail order bride Annie in the early 1900’s. He saw an ad in the local paper and wrote to Annie, he and Annie wrote each other through the Lonely Hearts Club in England. Eventually Sam brought Annie over to Kentucky and they married. Sad to say I never got to meet either of them they both died young in their late 30’s I am told. I’d love to hear their stories but this song of Harry’s always takes me close to them. I love and miss you Harry Chaplin thank you for “Mail Order Annie” and all your beautiful songs. RIP
Gosh I miss Harry - such a beautiful and haunting song ~ You are spanning so many generations and continents Harry ~ I KNOW you'd love it - now to get you inducted into the Songwriter's Hall of Fame ~ we keep trying ~ only about 400 more signatures needed ~
He was an amazing person not only for his amazing and varied talents but for his caring and pledge to end world hunger. He would have.I had the honor of seeing him at the Gusman Theater in Miami and he signed his bookThrough the Looking Glass for me and kissed my cheek. This was not long before hearing the horrific news on the radio of the tractor trailer that would rear end his vehicle. Then to now ...I wish I could hale taken his place. God bless you Sandy & all.
Listening again tonight makes me cry every time I hear it. I can in vision my Grandmother Annie meeting her husband at the train station for the first time. Crazy, scary but Magical. 💞
I just found all his recordings and am hearing them...I was a little young when he was around in NY... I remember Laura Nyro, Nina Simone the Simon and Garfinkle plus more...I'm crying now, redlocks...from Ken, Ft. Lauderdale.
I'LL TELL U WHY BABY'S CRYIN', CAUSE SHE'S DYIN', AREN'T WE ALL" AFFECTS ALL OF US IN UNIQUE WAYS; LOSS OF LOVED ONES, FRIENDS, BEST FURY FRIENDS 4EVER, WE WERE INDESTRUCTABLE, NOW LASTING IN DREAMS & FADED PHOTOS, REKINDLED BY CLASSIC TUNES. HARRY CHAPIN TOUCHED OUR HEARTS & SOULS; FELT HIS MAGIC SPELL 1X, AT " MY FATHER'S PLACE, ROSLYN, LONG ISLAND, N.Y., THE AUDIENCE APPLAUDED & CHEERED WHEN " HE STUFFED THE BILL IN HIS SHIRT". @t more
{HARRY STILL' INSPIRES MY " PLAYING/WRITING/DREAMING"}ONE HECK OF A CONCERT BY HARRY CHAPIN AT " MY FATHER'S PLACE" IN ROSLYN LONG ISLAND, N.Y., I WAS LUCKY TO ATTEND, STANDING ROOM ONLY; THE AUDIENCE APPLAUDED/CHEERED WHEN " HE STASHED THE BILL IN HIS SHIRT". A TRUE MAESTRO SINGER/SONG WRITER/STORY TELLER/ CHAMPION OF WORLD HUNGER, & OTHER CAUSES. R.I.P.{STANDING ROOM ONLY AT "MY FATHER'SPLACE}}} Reply 2 Show less
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I'll never forget you, Harry. Thanks for the memories.
I've heard/seeen a few different versions of Harry doing this song and this is definitely the best performance of this song.
I was lucky enough to have heard Harry sing this song live more than a dozen times. Still never had a better time at a concert more than at Harry's. Gone way too soon!
the prettiest ,sweetest song very few people know of....you are so sadly missed Harry.....
What an incredible Balladeer he IS! His songs and voice will never be matched. His studio versions are professionally done but his concerts are Emotionally done.
the single greatest line in music history "never mind your crying, your tears are sweet rain in my empty life"
Such a beautiful timeless song! I makes me imagine a time that might have been, in a previous life in the New World, and meeting a woman who had travelled by ship from Europe to be his wife. I've been a fan of Harry since the early 70's and bought much of his music. This is one of my favorites.
As much as I loved his music - I loved Harry Chapin even more for what he represented off the stage . Can you see any of these current super stars donating half their annual concert proceeds to world hunger or a similar humanitarian cause RIP Harry - from all of us up here in the cheap seats !!
Love my Harry Chaplin he was/is the most beautiful singer ever. This song is about my Grandmother Annie Elizabeth. 🌹🙏🏼🎶♥️
Chapin.....his name is not Chaplin.....it is CHAPIN
Tears swell in my eyes every time I hear Harry sing this song! So touching and beautiful! My grandmother Annie was “Mail Order Annie” from England in 1911. She met my Grandfather through The Lonely Hearts Club writing letters and the rest is history. ♥️🙏🏼😢🌹
So long ago. Harry was a true voice, times are so different now. I saw him a couple of times in the late 70's. I think he was a profit. But, here we are.
After I heard this song for the first time, it stuck in my head for days. Harry was phenomenal.
What a love song, cant even think of what Harry would have written had he lived. A true genius.
Love the harmonica finsih. He really blows hard the last 3 chords.
I love Harry’s music I wish he was still here singing his beautiful songs. This song is my favorite because this is how my Grandfather Sam met his mail order bride Annie in the early 1900’s. He saw an ad in the local paper and wrote to Annie, he and Annie wrote each other through the Lonely Hearts Club in England. Eventually Sam brought Annie over to Kentucky and they married. Sad to say I never got to meet either of them they both died young in their late 30’s I am told. I’d love to hear their stories but this song of Harry’s always takes me close to them. I love and miss you Harry Chaplin thank you for “Mail Order Annie” and all your beautiful songs. RIP
Ahhhh, Harry we miss you so much, we are blessed to have all your enduring music.....
2022 and still as great a songsmith as there ever was
I miss Harry and the group so much. Harry was a talented, man,Philanthropist,we need him now. Please make a movie about this Miracle Man.-Kathie
I saw Harry in Toronto at massy hall shortly before his accident.He was a true human being and story teller.Gone a way too soon.Jeez he was good.
Gosh I miss Harry - such a beautiful and haunting song ~ You are spanning so many generations and continents Harry ~ I KNOW you'd love it - now to get you inducted into the Songwriter's Hall of Fame ~ we keep trying ~ only about 400 more signatures needed ~
He was an amazing person not only for his amazing and varied talents but for his caring and pledge to end world hunger. He would have.I had the honor of seeing him at the Gusman Theater in Miami and he signed his bookThrough the Looking Glass for me and kissed my cheek. This was not long before hearing the horrific news on the radio of the tractor trailer that would rear end his vehicle. Then to now ...I wish I could hale taken his place. God bless you Sandy & all.
Listening again tonight makes me cry every time I hear it. I can in vision my Grandmother Annie meeting her husband at the train station for the first time. Crazy, scary but Magical. 💞
first time i ever heard this song, very beautiful and can be very metaphorical.
every time I hear this song it always brings tears to my eyes
Me too! Like, every.single.time.!!
Me too - and it always did when I saw him in concert, too.
@@kathryngann3479 what I don't get is why he call this part his Tom Jones imitation.
@@seanadams3551 Unless it was because he was kind of "crooning"?
Love this man , the greatest story teller in song
I just found all his recordings and am hearing them...I was a little young when he was around in NY... I remember Laura Nyro, Nina Simone the Simon and Garfinkle plus more...I'm crying now, redlocks...from Ken, Ft. Lauderdale.
Loved Harry. Saw him live twice. The last time was just before he passed at one of his last shows In Valparaiso, IN.
Love this song so special! Miss you Harry! 💗🎶🌹🙏🏼😊💗🎵
We heard him perform this acapella, no mike either in Proctors Theater Schenectady,NY. Still brings tears.......
Never forget him.
Can't keep from crying! I Love you Harry
@redlocks47
Glad to hear it, b/c I cannot hear this song without bawlin! You said tears, but I bawl.
I still miss my Harry!!!!😢
Drunk again listening to Harry asking why,.God i love him
What a beautiful song
One of the best story tellers. Gone way too early
Happy Birthday, Harry!
This is from his final concert
I love this!!
I'LL TELL U WHY BABY'S CRYIN', CAUSE SHE'S DYIN', AREN'T WE ALL" AFFECTS ALL OF US IN UNIQUE WAYS; LOSS OF LOVED ONES, FRIENDS, BEST FURY FRIENDS 4EVER, WE WERE INDESTRUCTABLE, NOW LASTING IN DREAMS & FADED PHOTOS, REKINDLED BY CLASSIC TUNES. HARRY CHAPIN TOUCHED OUR HEARTS & SOULS; FELT HIS MAGIC SPELL 1X, AT " MY FATHER'S PLACE, ROSLYN, LONG ISLAND, N.Y., THE AUDIENCE APPLAUDED & CHEERED WHEN " HE STUFFED THE BILL IN HIS SHIRT". @t more
{HARRY STILL' INSPIRES MY " PLAYING/WRITING/DREAMING"}ONE HECK OF A CONCERT BY HARRY CHAPIN AT " MY FATHER'S PLACE" IN ROSLYN LONG ISLAND, N.Y., I WAS LUCKY TO ATTEND, STANDING ROOM ONLY; THE AUDIENCE APPLAUDED/CHEERED WHEN " HE STASHED THE BILL IN HIS SHIRT". A TRUE MAESTRO SINGER/SONG WRITER/STORY TELLER/ CHAMPION OF WORLD HUNGER, & OTHER CAUSES. R.I.P.{STANDING ROOM ONLY AT "MY FATHER'SPLACE}}} Reply 2
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yes that's the jam
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HELLO TO VALLEY STREAM RR STATION> I TOO WELL KNEW JERICHO TRNPKE>COUNTRY LINCOLN MERCURY>SHOUT OUT TO THE LATE " MR> JAMES CARUSO", COUNTRY IMPORTS, SOUTH HAMPTON(MERCEDES & BMW}, COUNTRY FORD(LEVITTOWN) & MORE>
I MISS HARRY.